Brand Strategy: Page 33


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    Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says

    Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers.

    By Aaron Baar • April 25, 2024
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    Coke creates AI-powered instrument that only plays ‘uplifting sounds’

    Consumers in the U.S. and Europe can access Coke SoundZ as a digital app that turns noises associated with the beverage into melodies.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Trendline

    Multichannel Optimization

    There’s greater urgency around the need to optimize multichannel marketing efforts and unite channels including retail media, social media and others.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Firehouse Subs deepens agency bench to ignite ‘creative firepower’

    The sandwich chain is stepping beyond a single-agency model for the first time since its founding as parent RBI eyes a global expansion.

    By April 23, 2024
  • Hellmann's Mayonnaise "Save Our Sandwiches" effort
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    Hellmann’s launches SOS mission to save mayo from extinction

    “Save Our Sandwiches” advocates for regenerative farming practices and includes a microsite for consumers to “adopt” a mayo-filled sandwich.

    By April 18, 2024
  • Grant Hill and Anthony Edwards in Sprite's new Obey Your Thirst campaign
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    Why Sprite brought back ‘Obey Your Thirst’ to reach Gen Z

    The Coca-Cola brand dropped a new spot that features its iconic slogan and Sha’Carri Richardson, its first woman athlete partner.

    By Updated May 8, 2024
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    Kraft Heinz rebrands Mio liquid concentrate to meet Gen Z wellness trends

    The CPG giant teamed with branding agency BrandOpus on its latest social media-friendly packaging makeover.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Why JCPenney’s loyalty program is the next step in its $1B turnaround plan

    Chief Customer Officer Katie Mullen explained how the retailer’s revamped program will deliver value to consumers and boost first-party data reserves.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Smirnoff Ice unveils summer ‘surpr-ices’ for music festival season

    A new campaign that aims to connect the brand to this season’s music festivities features comedian Trevor Noah and actor Travis Bennett. 

    By April 15, 2024
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    Meet the agency behind some of CPG’s splashiest brand refreshes

    From M&M’s to Manischewitz, JKR has had a hand in high-profile overhauls that try to balance reverence for legacy with modernity.

    By April 15, 2024
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    J.M. Smucker’s CMO on what she’s learned about refreshing ‘dusty’ brands

    After handling the CPG giant's business at Publicis, Gail Hollander now leads the marketer's in-house efforts to modernize brands for new audiences.

    By April 15, 2024
  • Simone Biles for Powerade's "The Vault" Paris Olympics campaign.
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    Powerade empowers athletes who ‘take a pause’ for global campaign timed to Olympics

    The effort is rooted in an emotional spot featuring gymnast Simone Biles and will span TV, social media, on-site experiential activations and more.

    By April 12, 2024
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    Why CeraVe is using its Super Bowl playbook for a fake rom-com trailer

    The L’Oréal skincare brand is playing off genre tropes and double entendres in its influencer-backed "The One Under the Sun" campaign.

    By April 12, 2024
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    L’Oréal Paris celebrates setbacks with celebrity resumes on LinkedIn

    Eva Longoria, Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda and others created “Worth It Resumes” that highlight both their setbacks and greatest achievements.

    By April 11, 2024
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    Wow Bao links restaurant rewards to Roblox in platform-first integration

    Metaverse hype may have dissipated, but brands remain interested in leveraging games like Roblox to connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

    By April 11, 2024
  • Quaker Debuts 100 Reasons to Rise, an Inspirational Photo Project Shot by Acclaimed Photographer Misan Harriman.
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    Quaker illustrates the power of mornings with interactive photo series

    “100 Reasons to Rise” portrays how mornings can unite people, with the stories of 100 “humble heroes” detailed via an interactive digital experience.

    By April 11, 2024
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    Hennessy refreshes brand with a focus on versatility

    Accompanying a fresh visual identity is “Made for More,” a campaign by Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam featuring actors Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris.

    By April 11, 2024
  • Puma "FOREVER. FASTER. - See The Game Like We Do" campaign
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    Puma rallies around sport performance for largest marketing investment yet

    The global campaign spearheaded by Matte Projects also marks the first time the sportswear brand has run a unified message across its portfolio.

    By April 10, 2024
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    Pedigree adopts AI to give ‘glow ups’ to shelter dog ads

    Adoptable combines proprietary artificial intelligence with the brand’s global media reach to create more engaging ads that aim to shorten adoption times.

    By April 10, 2024
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    Dove pledges to not use AI models in lieu of real women in its advertising

    Indie agency Soko developed the global marketing effort, with Media.Monks handling social, digital out-of-home and other aspects.

    By Updated April 9, 2024
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    Coca-Cola heads to Marvel universe for new spot, packaging campaign

    Scannable Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar packaging will feature more than 30 Marvel characters who come to life via augmented reality.

    By April 8, 2024
  • Chipotle as an official partner of Tekken 8.
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    Chipotle levels up gaming efforts with Tekken 8 in-game perks, menu item

    As an official partner of the fighting game, Chipotle will also make Tekken 8 the title game for the return of its Challenger Series esports competition. 

    By April 8, 2024
  • Kraft's “It's not art. It's Kraft.” creative platform tied to the launch of master brand Kraft Sauces.
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    Kraft cooks up brand refresh, creative platform for unified sauce line

    Handled by Wieden+Kennedy, the creative platform debuts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with content poking fun at “serious chef culture.”

    By April 3, 2024
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    How marketers can navigate the legal pitfalls of generative AI

    Panelists at the IAB Public Policy and Legal Summit outlined some of the issues marketers must contend with while using the technology.

    By April 3, 2024
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    How Papa Johns’ new brand platform connects pizza to marketing transformation

    CMO Mark Shambura delves into the “Better Get You Some” campaign, the first major effort handled by creative AOR The Martin Agency.

    By April 2, 2024
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    IBM shows the dangers of marketers using ‘fishy’ generative AI

    The tech giant turned the Las Vegas Sphere into a fishbowl of wonky fish to show what its Watsonx AI platform and Adobe’s cloud offerings can prevent.

    By April 1, 2024